October 2017 Briefing – Ophthalmology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Ophthalmology for October 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
CMS Launches Initiative to Examine Impact of Regulations
Officials set to travel country gathering information on impact of their regulations on physicians
Retinal Sensitivity Linked to Cognitive Status in T2DM
Retinal sensitivity assessed by microperimetry is correlated with neurodegeneration parameters
Depressive Symptoms Increase During Internship Year
Significantly greater increase seen among women; sex disparity partly due to work-family conflict
XEN-45 Implant Effective in Uncontrolled Uveitic Glaucoma
Significant reductions seen in mean intraocular pressure, mean number of medications required
Cataract Surgery Associated With Reduced Mortality in Women
Lower all-cause, vascular-, cancer-, accidental-, neurologic-, pulmonary-specific mortality
Gifts From Pharma Companies Influence Prescribing Behavior
Clinicians who receive gifts write more prescriptions per patient, more costly and branded prescriptions
Most Patients Satisfied With Relationship With Physician
But majority of patients, physicians think doctors don't have time to provide highest standard of care
September 2017 Briefing – Ophthalmology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Ophthalmology for September 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
DEA Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs on Oct. 28
Only pills or patches will be accepted, not liquids, needles, or sharps; service is free and anonymous
